Plan your visit to Gunsan Dongguksa Temple) in Jeollabuk-do. Find visitor information, location details and HANKATONG CARD payment information.
About Gunsan Dongguksa Temple)
Dongguksa Temple was built by Japanese monk Seoneungbulgwan in 1909. The temple was run by Japanese monks for 36 years during the Japanese occupation, reverting to Korean jurisdiction when Korea was liberated in 1945. The historical temple is the only surviving Japanese-style temple in the nation.
The temple is characterized by its two main buildings, Daeungjeon Hall and Yosachae, which are connected by a corridor, and the temple’s relative lack of decoration, which stands as a sharp contrast to the brilliantly-colored Korean temples. Dongguksa Temple was officially designated as a cultural heritage in July 2003 and is now a branch temple of Seonunsa Temple in Gochang, the 24th district of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order.
Visitor information
- Address
- 16 Dongguksa-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
- Opening hours (KST)
- [Summer] 08:00-19:00[Winter] 08:00-18:00
- Parking
- Not available
- Contact
- +82-63-462-5366
- Official website
- Visit the official website
Getting there
Get directions to Gunsan Dongguksa Temple).
Gunsan Dongguksa Temple) FAQs
What are the opening hours?
[Summer] 08:00-19:00[Winter] 08:00-18:00
Can I use HANKATONG CARD at Gunsan Dongguksa Temple)?
Yes. You can use your HANKATONG CARD at this location. Top up online in your own currency before you pay.
Where can I get HANKATONG CARD?
Get your HANKATONG CARD and check the current card price, delivery options and top-up information on the card page.
Photos and source
© Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사) / Korea Tourism Content Lab. KOGL Type3
Place information: Korea Tourism Organization, English TourAPI. HANKATONG CARD acceptance information: AllTripThings. Retrieved November 11, 2026.